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Banish The Winter Blues

Beat those winter blues with a relaxing, rejuvenating break!

Some face January with trepidation – the Christmas festivities are over, and the month holds a 31 days of grappling with new year resolutions, short days and wintry weather. But January does have many plus points, and it can be a great time to take a healthy break to get those resolutions off to a flying start. Why not swap Blue Monday for some blue skies with our ideas for a healthy break to start the year…

13 Places to Ski and Snowboard This Winter

A list of the must-visit ski and snowboard resorts from across the world

With Christmas and New Year’s Eve well out of the way, it’s time to start thinking about holidays for 2013. While many of you will be dreaming of lying out on a beautiful, sandy beach on a luxurious Caribbean island this summer, others will be pining after a winter wonderland of black diamond ski runs, free styling snowboard half pipes, and the best Après-ski bars and restaurants on the planet. So don’t wait around until July or August to take your well-earned holiday break, there are a plethora of incredible ski and snowboard resorts just waiting for you to hit the slopes this winter!

The Best Christmas Markets in Europe

The most stunning Christmas markets and festivals from across Europe

During the month of December, Christmas markets and festivals have long been a festive tradition in Europe, so much so that they are beginning to pop up with more regularity in the UK. Whether you are looking for handmade decorations, regional delicacies or last minute gift ideas, Christmas markets are the place to go! Check out our run down of the most stunning, must visit Christmas markets in Europe.

10 Highest Bungee Jumps in the World

A collection of the highest and most intimidating bungee jumps on the planet!

Let’s face it, bungee jumps are not for the faint hearted. Despite the majority of people struggling to see the appeal, ‘adrenaline junkies’ (as they’re known) seem to love the thought of hurtling hundreds of feet through the air towards the ground, relying only on an oversized elastic band to keep them alive! We’ve taken a closer look at this most extreme of ‘extreme sports’ to find the highest bungee jumps in the world, just in case you’d like to incorporate one into your next trip!

13 Death Defying Runways

The most challenging and dangerous airport runway approaches from across the globe.

Air travel has dramatically improved in safety over the years, with accidents becoming rarer and aircraft technology enhancing quicker than ever. That being said, there are still some very intimidating environments and locations for aircraft to land in scattered across the globe. The most dangerous airport runways can be daunting for even the most experienced of aircraft pilots.